Our last day in La Limonada was part comfortable, joyful routine mixed with a bit of “Wow! What a day!” The day started with breakfast at 6:45am, as usual. Today, however, our group split up for the first time with some of us going to Limon with Lea and some accompanying Tita to help out at Madarina.
The Limon team included Carolyn, Cinda, Kim, Daniel, Brenda, Fran, Casto and myself. The Limon team stopped on the way at the “hardware” store to buy supplies to repair Nery’s roof. The morning at Limon followed the normal routine: four groups of children, rotating through bible study, games, crafts, and singing. The peace and happiness that exists within the walls of Limon is truly amazing; when you are inside the walls of the school, the poverty, violence, and desperation this community deals with can seem a thousand miles away.
Cinda had been sick the night before and was feeling miserable this morning. Many of us tried to convince her to stay home and rest. After being up much of the night getting sick, spending a long day in the ghetto can be a hard go. Cinda was very determined not to miss anything and she someway, somehow stuck it out.
Meanwhile in Madarina, Elysia, Megan, and Frank had a hectic morning handing out goodie bags. The morning was stressful due to the behavior of some teenagers, however, their morning ended with what was later described as an “edge of the earth where the heavens start” experience in the home of an elderly couple.
We all met up at Tita’s house at the end of the day for coffee. The culmination of an incredible week happened when Elysia, Megan, and Frank shared what they had experienced in the elderly couple’s home. They witnessed God’s power, grace, and love in a way they will never forget.
The Limon team included Carolyn, Cinda, Kim, Daniel, Brenda, Fran, Casto and myself. The Limon team stopped on the way at the “hardware” store to buy supplies to repair Nery’s roof. The morning at Limon followed the normal routine: four groups of children, rotating through bible study, games, crafts, and singing. The peace and happiness that exists within the walls of Limon is truly amazing; when you are inside the walls of the school, the poverty, violence, and desperation this community deals with can seem a thousand miles away.
Cinda had been sick the night before and was feeling miserable this morning. Many of us tried to convince her to stay home and rest. After being up much of the night getting sick, spending a long day in the ghetto can be a hard go. Cinda was very determined not to miss anything and she someway, somehow stuck it out.
Meanwhile in Madarina, Elysia, Megan, and Frank had a hectic morning handing out goodie bags. The morning was stressful due to the behavior of some teenagers, however, their morning ended with what was later described as an “edge of the earth where the heavens start” experience in the home of an elderly couple.
We all met up at Tita’s house at the end of the day for coffee. The culmination of an incredible week happened when Elysia, Megan, and Frank shared what they had experienced in the elderly couple’s home. They witnessed God’s power, grace, and love in a way they will never forget.
- Bernie
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